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On Death.
princess , that her strength of mind was such , that the death of Darius made no impression on her , but that she was ashamed to outlive Alexander . James Trivulce , a renowned warrior in the history of Italy , died at the age of fourscore years , and was buried at Milan . They say of him , that being on the point of death , he insisted on holding his drawn sword in his hand ; because he had been told , that the devils could not endure them . These words were engraved on
his tomb—Hie quiescit qui mmquam quievit . — ' Here reposes one , who was never at rest while living . ' The Oueen of Navarre , sister to Francis the First , was a very accomplished princess . A rumour was spread at court , that she had died in Auvergne . A courtier and a wit insisted it must be false , the weather had been so very fine a considerable time past : ' had
the accounts been true , ' added he , ' the sky would have wept her loss . ' A Persian officer took in battle a young and very handsome Scythian lady : ' he set her at liberty , but as soon as he had lost sight of her , he fell passionately in love with her . As she despised him , he was seized with a violent grief , and despair prompted him to die . Before he put it in execution , he sent her these few words : ' 1 have
saved your life , and am now going to die for you . ' Charles IX . said , he had rather die a King , than live a Prisoner . His sentiments were very opposite to those of King Solomon , who preferred a living dog to a dead lion . But it is supposed that the ambition of Charles had vitiated his judgment , and made him speak in that manner . Had he consulted naturebe would have thought in a
, different manner ; for , according to one of our writers , there is no King on his death-bed , who would not wish to be the last of his subjects ; ai ' id no Slave so miserable , who would change his fortune . vvith a dying King .
Predilection Of The Turks For The Game Of Chess.
PREDILECTION OF THE TURKS FOR THE GAME OF CHESS .
THE Turks are very fond of Chess , which is a game that corresponds with the gravity of their tempers . An anecdote was not long since related of them , "' which proves at once their partiality for thifamusement , and their indifference about matters of much higher concern . —An Aga had incurred the displeasure of his Sovereign , and °
the warrant forhis execution arrived , whilst he was engaged at Chess . The game was nearly over , and he begged the officers , who were the messengers of his fate , to delay the sentence for a few minutes , that he mig ht have the satisfaction of beating his adversary . His request was granted ; and , when the game was finished , -he thanked them for their civility and condescension ; kissed the order which deprived him of life ; and submitted , with the greatest composure , to the stroke of the executioner , *
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On Death.
princess , that her strength of mind was such , that the death of Darius made no impression on her , but that she was ashamed to outlive Alexander . James Trivulce , a renowned warrior in the history of Italy , died at the age of fourscore years , and was buried at Milan . They say of him , that being on the point of death , he insisted on holding his drawn sword in his hand ; because he had been told , that the devils could not endure them . These words were engraved on
his tomb—Hie quiescit qui mmquam quievit . — ' Here reposes one , who was never at rest while living . ' The Oueen of Navarre , sister to Francis the First , was a very accomplished princess . A rumour was spread at court , that she had died in Auvergne . A courtier and a wit insisted it must be false , the weather had been so very fine a considerable time past : ' had
the accounts been true , ' added he , ' the sky would have wept her loss . ' A Persian officer took in battle a young and very handsome Scythian lady : ' he set her at liberty , but as soon as he had lost sight of her , he fell passionately in love with her . As she despised him , he was seized with a violent grief , and despair prompted him to die . Before he put it in execution , he sent her these few words : ' 1 have
saved your life , and am now going to die for you . ' Charles IX . said , he had rather die a King , than live a Prisoner . His sentiments were very opposite to those of King Solomon , who preferred a living dog to a dead lion . But it is supposed that the ambition of Charles had vitiated his judgment , and made him speak in that manner . Had he consulted naturebe would have thought in a
, different manner ; for , according to one of our writers , there is no King on his death-bed , who would not wish to be the last of his subjects ; ai ' id no Slave so miserable , who would change his fortune . vvith a dying King .
Predilection Of The Turks For The Game Of Chess.
PREDILECTION OF THE TURKS FOR THE GAME OF CHESS .
THE Turks are very fond of Chess , which is a game that corresponds with the gravity of their tempers . An anecdote was not long since related of them , "' which proves at once their partiality for thifamusement , and their indifference about matters of much higher concern . —An Aga had incurred the displeasure of his Sovereign , and °
the warrant forhis execution arrived , whilst he was engaged at Chess . The game was nearly over , and he begged the officers , who were the messengers of his fate , to delay the sentence for a few minutes , that he mig ht have the satisfaction of beating his adversary . His request was granted ; and , when the game was finished , -he thanked them for their civility and condescension ; kissed the order which deprived him of life ; and submitted , with the greatest composure , to the stroke of the executioner , *